Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Pacific Grove

Name: Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Address: 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, 93950-2612, United States
Telephone: +1 831-648-5716

#5 among attractions in Pacific Grove

Science museum, Museum, History museum, Natural history museum

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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Pacific Grove

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The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is a museum of natural history located near the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Pacific Grove, California, United States. The museum is a living field guide of the California Central Coast showcasing local native plants, animals, geology, and cultural histories. ()

Established: 1883 (141 years ago)Coordinates: 36°37'18"N, 121°55'1"W

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165 Forest AvePacific GrovePacific Grove 93950-2612 United States

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+1 831-648-5716

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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Asilomar State Marine Reserve, Point Pinos Lighthouse, Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links.

0.9 miE
Sprawling marine life attraction
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
24 min walk • Nestled on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to the wonders beneath the waves and a jewel in the crown of Monterey, California. This celebrated institution is more than just a showcase of marine life; it's an immersive educational...
1.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Beach
Asilomar State Marine Reserve, Pacific Grove
38 min walk • Asilomar State Marine Reserve is one of four small marine protected areas located near the cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove, at the southern end of Monterey Bay on California’s central coast. The four MPAs together encompass 2.96 square miles. The SMR protects all marine life within its boundaries.
1.2 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Point Pinos Lighthouse, Pacific Grove
32 min walk • Point Pinos Lighthouse was lit on February 1, 1855, to guide ships on the Pacific Coast of California. It is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States and even the lens is original.
1.2 miNW
Outdoor activities, Golf
Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links, Pacific Grove
30 min walk • Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links is a public 18-hole golf course owned by the city of Pacific Grove, California. Originally designed by Chandler Egan in 1932, the first nine holes are laid out through the forested areas of Pacific Grove.
1.5 miSE
36°36'24"N • 121°53'49"W
Presidio of Monterey Museum, Monterey
39 min walk • Museum, Military museum
1.1 miW
Beach
Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove
29 min walk • Asilomar State Beach, officially Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds State Park, is a state park unit of California, United States. It provides public access to rocky coast and dune habitat on the Monterey Peninsula.
1 miE
Museum, Historical place
Pacific Biological Laboratories, Monterey
26 min walk • Pacific Biological Laboratories, abbreviated PBL, was a biological supply house that sold preserved animals and prepared specimen microscope slides, many of which were of maritime aquatic species, to schools, museums, and research institutions.
0.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Marine reserve
Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area, Monterey
24 min walk • Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area is one of four small marine protected areas located near the cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove, at the southern end of Monterey Bay on California’s central coast.
1.3 miS
Forts and castles
Presidio of Monterey, Monterey
33 min walk • The Presidio of Monterey, located in Monterey, California, is an active US Army installation with historic ties to the Spanish colonial era. Currently, it is the home of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. It is the last and only Presidio in California to have an active military installation.
1 miE
36°37'0"N • 121°54'4"W
Monterey Mirror Maze, Monterey
25 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Arcade
1 miSE
Neighbourhood
New Monterey, Monterey
25 min walk • New Monterey is a former unincorporated community incorporated in Monterey in Monterey County, California. It is located north of the Presidio of Monterey, at an elevation of 56 feet. Monterey's famous Cannery Row is located in New Monterey neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History open?

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History?

Nearby attractions include Hopkins Marine Station, Pacific Grove (18 min walk), Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area, Monterey (24 min walk), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey (24 min walk).

How to get to Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History:

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Monterey Bay Aquarium & Irving • Lines: 1, A Scs (22 min walk)